BELLE PRATER'S BOY WEBQUEST

The novel takes place in Appalachia during the 1950s.

Appalachia is a part of the United States with its own cultures and traditions.

Follow the directions below.

If you need help..raise your hand and I will come assist you if needed.

1. Explore this map.

http://www.arc.gov/appalachian_region/MapofAppalachia.asp

Answer these questions on a separate sheet of paper or E-mail.

• Describe where Appalachia is according to the Map.
• What parts of Appalachia have you been to? If you have not been to Appalachia, where would you like to go?

2. Click on the Appalachia link below.

Look at Appalachia pictures.
Describe at least 2 pictures using IMAGERY or 1st/3rd Person POINT OF VIEW! (minimum of one paragraph each)

3. During the novel, Gypsy gets the Measles.

Read this article about the Measles

http://kidshealth.org/parent/infections/bacterial_viral/measles.html

• Describe what the measles are like?
• How do you get the measles?
• How can you prevent getting the measles?
• Do you think you will ever get the measles? Why or Why not?
  (Extended response; One paragraph)

4. Read the following interview with Ruth White.

Click on the Link
http://scholar.lib.vt.edu/ejournals/ALAN/winter95/Cole.html

Answer these questions. Write a minimum of one paragraph for each questions.
Please write on a separate sheet of paper or through E-Mail.

• What three new things did you learn by reading this interview?
• What are two questions that you would like to ask Ms. White?